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Chile's Atacama desert is the driest non-polar region on Earth, where "the sky shines when the sun sets", said The Guardian.

The effects of a proposed green-energy facility in Chile could be devastating for some of the most powerful instruments ...

Travellers love chasing famous landmarks—whether it’s the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, or the Taj Mahal. But what about the ones that make you go, “Wait… why is this even here?” Some ...

The second-hand clothing trade is a well-established business in Chile. Traders import unwanted ... clothes imported each year ends up in illegal desert landfills, with dire consequences for ...

ATACAMA DESERT, Chile — At the top of a craggy path in Socaire, a hilltop village deep in Chile's Atacama Desert, a black flag whips in the wind above Jeanette Cruz's house. The desert sun has ...

From camel trekking and sandboarding to geodesic domes and yoga retreats, these striking desert destinations offer something ...

Researchers in Chile are launching a project to combat water scarcity in the Atacama Desert by setting up fog collectors in and around Alto Hospicio. These fog collectors will be used in practical ...

The dark skies of Chile's Atacama Desert are perfect for skywatching, especially when a parade of six planets and a comet grace the night sky all at once. In February 2025, conditions were just ...

The National Electrical Coordinator, Chile's grid operator, said a disruption had occurred in a high-voltage transmission line that carries power from the Atacama Desert of northern Chile to the ...